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{ | {{TOC right}}{{info|text=For support (in English) with GodMode9, as well as help with scripting and to get updates and info, join [https://discord.gg/BRcbvtFxX4 GodMode9 on Discord].}} | ||
For support (in English) with GodMode9, as well as help with scripting and to get updates and info, join [https://discord.gg/BRcbvtFxX4 GodMode9 on Discord]. | |||
Aside from creating and restoring NAND backups, GodMode9 has the functionality to dump installed titles to an installable <code>.cia</code> file, to dump game cartridge data to a <code>.3ds</code> ROM file, and to directly install a game cartridge to the system. | Aside from creating and restoring NAND backups, GodMode9 has the functionality to dump installed titles to an installable <code>.cia</code> file, to dump game cartridge data to a <code>.3ds</code> ROM file, and to directly install a game cartridge to the system. | ||
== Updating GodMode9 == | == Updating GodMode9 == | ||
These instructions are written for use with GodMode9 v2.0.0 or later. If you have an older version of GodMode9, follow these instructions to update it. | {{info|text=These instructions are written for use with GodMode9 v2.0.0 or later. If you have an older version of GodMode9, follow these instructions to update it.}} | ||
=== What You Need === | === What You Need === | ||
* The latest release of [https://github.com/d0k3/GodMode9/releases/latest GodMode9] | * The latest release of [https://github.com/d0k3/GodMode9/releases/latest GodMode9] | ||
=== Instructions === | === Instructions === | ||
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# Reinsert your SD card into your device | # Reinsert your SD card into your device | ||
== Dumping a Game Cartridge == | == Dumping a Game Cartridge == | ||
{ | {{info|text=Insert the game cartridge you intend to dump into your device | ||
* 3DS game cartridges will be dumped to a <code>.3ds</code> format | |||
* NDS game cartridges will be dumped to a <code>.nds</code> format}} | |||
# Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. This will launch GodMode9 | # Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. This will launch GodMode9 | ||
# Navigate to <code>[C:] GAMECART</code> | # Navigate to <code>[C:] GAMECART</code> | ||
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#* '''NDS Game Cartridge:''' Press (A) on <code>[TitleID].nds</code> to select it | #* '''NDS Game Cartridge:''' Press (A) on <code>[TitleID].nds</code> to select it | ||
#** Trimmed dumps are not recommended for NDS games in general, as they can cause various playback issues | #** Trimmed dumps are not recommended for NDS games in general, as they can cause various playback issues | ||
# Select | # Select Copy to 0:/gm9/out | ||
# Your non-installable <code>.3ds</code> or <code>.nds</code> formatted file will be outputted to the <code>/gm9/out/</code> folder on your SD card | # Your non-installable <code>.3ds</code> or <code>.nds</code> formatted file will be outputted to the <code>/gm9/out/</code> folder on your SD card | ||
== Installing a Game Cartridge Directly to the System == | == Installing a Game Cartridge Directly to the System == | ||
This will only work for 3DS games; it is not possible to install an NDS game cartridge to the system as a title. | {{info|text=This will only work for 3DS games; it is not possible to install an NDS game cartridge to the system as a title.}} | ||
# Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. This will launch GodMode9 | # Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. This will launch GodMode9 | ||
# Navigate to <code>[C:] GAMECART</code> | # Navigate to <code>[C:] GAMECART</code> | ||
# Press (A) on <code>[TitleID].trim.3ds</code> to select it, then select | # Press (A) on <code>[TitleID].trim.3ds</code> to select it, then select NCSD image options…, then select Install game image | ||
# Press (A) to unlock SysNAND (lvl1) writing, then input the key combo given | # Press (A) to unlock SysNAND (lvl1) writing, then input the key combo given | ||
# Once the process is complete, your game will show up in the HOME Menu as an installed title. | # Once the process is complete, your game will show up in the HOME Menu as an installed title. | ||
== Dumping a 3DS Game Cartridge to .CIA == | == Dumping a 3DS Game Cartridge to .CIA == | ||
This should only be used if [[# | {{info|text=This should only be used if [[#Installing a Game Cartridge Directly to the System|Installing a Game Cartridge Directly to the System]] does not work.}} | ||
# Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. This will launch GodMode9 | # Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. This will launch GodMode9 | ||
# Navigate to <code>[C:] GAMECART</code> | # Navigate to <code>[C:] GAMECART</code> | ||
# Press (A) on <code>[TitleID].trim.3ds</code> to select it, then select | # Press (A) on <code>[TitleID].trim.3ds</code> to select it, then select NCSD image options…, then select Build CIA from file | ||
# Your installable <code>.cia</code> formatted file will be outputted to the <code>/gm9/out/</code> folder on your SD card | # Your installable <code>.cia</code> formatted file will be outputted to the <code>/gm9/out/</code> folder on your SD card | ||
== Dumping an Installed Title == | == Dumping an Installed Title == | ||
This allows dumping of both System- and User-installed digital titles, such as ones downloaded from the eShop. | {{info|text=This allows dumping of both System- and User-installed digital titles, such as ones downloaded from the eShop.}} | ||
# Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. This will launch GodMode9 | # Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. This will launch GodMode9 | ||
# Press (Home) to bring up the action menu | # Press (Home) to bring up the action menu | ||
# Select | # Select Title manager | ||
# Select one of the following depending on the type of title you wish to dump | # Select one of the following depending on the type of title you wish to dump | ||
#* '''User Installed Title''': <code>[A:] SD CARD</code> | |||
* '''User Installed Title''': <code>[A:] SD CARD</code> | #* '''System Title / DSiWare''': <code>[1:] NAND / TWL</code> | ||
* '''System Title / DSiWare''': <code>[1:] NAND / TWL</code> | |||
# Select the title you wish to dump | # Select the title you wish to dump | ||
# Select | # Select Manage Title… | ||
# Select | # Select Build CIA (standard) | ||
# Your installable <code>.cia</code> formatted file will be outputted to the <code>/gm9/out/</code> folder on your SD card | # Your installable <code>.cia</code> formatted file will be outputted to the <code>/gm9/out/</code> folder on your SD card | ||
== Backup GBA VC Saves == | == Backup GBA VC Saves == | ||
The game will be outputted to the <code>/gm9/out/</code> folder on your SD card with the name <code><TitleID>.gbavc.sav</code>. | {{info|text=The game will be outputted to the <code>/gm9/out/</code> folder on your SD card with the name <code><TitleID>.gbavc.sav</code>.}} | ||
To identify a <code><TitleID>.gbavc.sav</code> file’s Title ID, you can get a listing of all games on the system and their corresponding Title IDs by pressing (Home) to bring up the action menu, selecting <code>Title manager</code>, and selecting <code>[A:] SD CARD</code>. | {{info|text=To identify a <code><TitleID>.gbavc.sav</code> file’s Title ID, you can get a listing of all games on the system and their corresponding Title IDs by pressing (Home) to bring up the action menu, selecting <code>Title manager</code>, and selecting <code>[A:] SD CARD</code>.}} | ||
# Do the following process for each GBA VC game that you want to back up the save for: | # Do the following process for each GBA VC game that you want to back up the save for: | ||
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* Navigate to <code>[S:] SYSNAND VIRTUAL</code> | * Navigate to <code>[S:] SYSNAND VIRTUAL</code> | ||
* Press (A) on <code>agbsave.bin</code> to select it | * Press (A) on <code>agbsave.bin</code> to select it | ||
* Select | * Select AGBSAVE options… | ||
* Select | * Select Dump GBA VC save | ||
* Press (A) to continue | * Press (A) to continue | ||
* Press (Start) to reboot your device | * Press (Start) to reboot your device | ||
== Restore GBA VC Saves == | == Restore GBA VC Saves == | ||
To identify a <code><TitleID>.gbavc.sav</code> file’s Title ID, you can get a listing of all games on the system and their corresponding Title IDs by pressing (Home) to bring up the action menu, selecting <code>Title manager</code>, and selecting <code>[A:] SD CARD</code>. | {{info|text=To identify a <code><TitleID>.gbavc.sav</code> file’s Title ID, you can get a listing of all games on the system and their corresponding Title IDs by pressing (Home) to bring up the action menu, selecting <code>Title manager</code>, and selecting <code>[A:] SD CARD</code>.}} | ||
# Do the following process for each GBA VC game that you want to restore the save for: | # Do the following process for each GBA VC game that you want to restore the save for: | ||
#* Launch the GBA VC game | |||
#* Exit the GBA VC game | |||
#* Power off your device | |||
#* Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. This will launch GodMode9 | |||
#* Navigate to <code>[0:] SDCARD</code> -> <code>gm9</code> | |||
#* Press (Y) on the <code><TitleID>.gbavc.sav</code> file you wish to restore to copy it | |||
#* Press (B) to return to the main menu | |||
#* Navigate to <code>[S:] SYSNAND VIRTUAL</code> | |||
#* Press (A) on <code>agbsave.bin</code> to select it | |||
#* Select AGBSAVE options… | |||
#* Select Inject GBA VC save | |||
#* Press (A) to continue | |||
#* Press (Start) to reboot your device | |||
#* Launch the GBA VC game | |||
#* Exit the GBA VC game | |||
== Encrypting / Decrypting a .CIA file == | == Encrypting / Decrypting a .CIA file == | ||
For organizational purposes, copy each <code>.cia</code> file you wish to encrypt / decrypt to the <code>/cias/</code> folder on your SD card | {{info|text=For organizational purposes, copy each <code>.cia</code> file you wish to encrypt / decrypt to the <code>/cias/</code> folder on your SD card}} | ||
# Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. This will launch GodMode9 | # Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. This will launch GodMode9 | ||
# Navigate to <code>[0:] SDCARD</code> -> <code>cias</code> | # Navigate to <code>[0:] SDCARD</code> -> <code>cias</code> | ||
# Press (A) on the <code>.cia</code> file to select it, then select | # Press (A) on the <code>.cia</code> file to select it, then select CIA image options… | ||
# Select the option to perform the desired function: | # Select the option to perform the desired function: | ||
#* '''Encrypt to 0:/gm9/out:''' Create an encrypted copy of the selected <code>.cia</code> file in the <code>/gm9/out/</code> folder on your SD card | #* '''Encrypt to 0:/gm9/out:''' Create an encrypted copy of the selected <code>.cia</code> file in the <code>/gm9/out/</code> folder on your SD card | ||